Paradise Valley Unified's board voted Tuesday to terminate Superintendent C. Todd Cummings after a hearing accepted findings that he misled the district and created an unprofessional environment.

State data show most missing foster youth ran from group homes, and a new bill would create an outside panel to audit the Department of Child Safety.

Phoenix Children's launched a pediatric interventional pain procedural suite at its Thomas Campus to deliver faster, image-guided pain treatments for kids across the Valley.

Internal party records show Arizona GOP liability insurance covered about $1 million in legal fees for electors who signed a false 2020 certificate.

After high‑priced gambles and a painful reset, Mat Ishbia’s Suns have shifted to defense, depth and late‑season traction — and Phoenix is back in the conversation.

A person was shot overnight near Longmore and Southern Avenue in Mesa; police say the victim is expected to survive.

A Buckeye construction worker in his 50s was killed after being struck by a loader near MC 85 and Miller Road. Buckeye police and state workplace-safety officials are investigating.

Parents say Abrazo discharged their confused son into 107°F heat; police body‑cam shows him found collapsed and later pronounced dead. His family has filed a wrongful‑death suit.

Phoenix Fire says crews are battling a first‑alarm apartment blaze near 51st St and Elliott Rd; a public information officer is on scene and updates are expected.

Upper 70s Thursday, spotty showers possible Friday. Heavier rain possible early next week.

A Phoenix man was sentenced to 25 years for the Dec. 29, 2024 stabbing that killed Reminisce Biddle; prosecutors say surveillance and debit‑card evidence tied him to the knife.

The U.S. Army is investigating reports that fuel fell over Phoenix and Tempe neighborhoods last week, leaving a woman with chemical burns to her eye and residents worried about lingering fumes.

Queen Creek's Ironwood Crossing was told to stay inside Tuesday as police searched for an armed hit-and-run suspect.